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Kubota KX019-4 vs Kubota U55-4

The Kubota U55-4 is the bigger machine by 3,620kg.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Kubota KX019-4
Kubota KX019-4 - image: kuk.kubota-eu.com
Kubota U55-4
Kubota U55-4 - image: kubota-eu.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Kubota KX019-4Kubota U55-4
Operating weight1,780kg with cab, 1,680kg with canopy5400kg
Dig depth2,580mm maximum-
Maximum reach4,070mm-
Engine power-46PS

Sources: Kubota KX019-4, Kubota U55-4. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the KX019-4 if...

Chosen as much for what it weighs as for what it digs: under two tonnes means it can go on a modest plant trailer behind a light vehicle, which removes the transport problem that decides many small jobs. Very common in UK hire fleets for garden and trenching work.

Full KX019-4 specifications →

Buy or hire the U55-4 if...

  • you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,620kg

A midi excavator for groundworks, utilities and landscaping contractors. At 5.4 tonnes it arrives on a lorry rather than behind a car.

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Full U55-4 specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Kubota KX019-4 and the Kubota U55-4?

The Kubota U55-4 is the bigger machine by 3,620kg. The Kubota KX019-4 is a sub-2 tonne mini excavator; the Kubota U55-4 is a midi excavator, 3 to 6 tonnes.

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